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Is There a Link Between Blood Sugar and Dementia?: A study published recently in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that higher blood glucose levels may increase the likelihood of dementia. This statement holds true even for those who do not have diabetes but consistently exhibit higher than average blood sugar tests. If you or someone you care […]

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Running from Alzheimer’s: Run from Alzheimers, or walk, bicycle, or skip suggests University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, when it comes to reducing the risk for Alzheimer’s disease. It helps keep joints, muscles, and the heart happy and healthy. It also helps people stay at a good weight and promotes quality sleep. Caregivers […]

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10 Minutes of Exercise May Significantly Increase Mental Function: It seems like every day a new study comes out reporting the health benefits of exercise. Here is a good one – a recent study published in Neuropsychologica. Its findings suggest that 10 minutes of aerobic exercise can improve brain function. The study followed a group of students from the […]

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Act F.A.S.T. with a Stroke: Stroke ranks as one of the leading causes of death and disability. The American Stroke Association states that knowing the signs of a stroke can save lives. By learning the acronym F.A.S.T, we can quickly tell if someone is developing a stroke. F – Face Drooping- One side of the […]

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Physical Activity and Chronic Disease: Regular physical activity helps improve overall health, fitness, and quality of life. Do you know it also helps reduce the risk of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, many types of cancer, depression, and dementia? The World Health Organization (WHO), reported that physical inactivity is the fourth leading […]

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When the Nose Doesn’t Know: Did COVID-19 disrupt the sense of smell? Coronavirus is not the only virus that affects the ability to smell, but it is unique in the way in which it does so. As an example, the common cold causes an inflammatory response in the nose, and mucus builds up which reduces […]

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So, You’ve Been Vaccinated: Getting vaccinated is an exciting step toward enjoying the activities we knew and love before the pandemic, but a shot in the arm won’t magically solve all our problems. After close to a year of pandemic fatigue, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new guidelines for people […]

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Checkup Questions: Taking an active role in our health care can help ensure we receive the best possible care from the doctor. One way to do this is to make sure to get the most out of the office visit by preparing ahead of time. By preparing ahead of time, both you […]

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Best Medicine - Laughter: It’s no secret that laughing feels good. Humor is infectious. The sound of roaring laughter is far more contagious than any cough, sneeze, or sniffle. Humor and laughter can help strengthen the immune systems, boost energy, help reduce pain, and reduce the effects of stress. Best of all, laughing is […]

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Low Vitamin D Linked to Headaches: Insufficient levels of vitamin D have been linked to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, depression, and musculoskeletal pain. According to the University of Eastern Finland, The Kuopio Ischaemic Heart Disease Risk Factor study found low vitamin D may increase the risk of chronic headache. The study examined approximately 2,600 men aged […]

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Can a Toothbrush Make You Sick?: We all know the importance of good oral hygiene. We brush our teeth two or three times a day. Yet, we may not realize that our toothbrush harbors millions of bacteria. Scientists have found more than 10 million bacteria living on a toothbrush. Here are just a few of the […]

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Medication Management: Family caregivers are often tasked with managing their aging loved ones’ medications. Studies show that 87% of seniors take one prescription drug, 36% take 5 or more, and 38% use over-the-counter medications. Taking medicine correctly is essential for treating our loved one’s health conditions and managing symptoms. Putting a simple […]

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